Colorado Avalanche at Winnipeg Jets
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Winnipeg Jets on Mar 14, 2026. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 1, Winnipeg Jets 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2026 |
| Venue | Canada Life Centre |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 1 |
| Winnipeg Jets score | 3 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Kyle Connor | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:49 | 0.13 | 1.72 |
| 2nd | Cale Makar | D | 0 | 1 | 3 | 25:21 | 0.31 | 1.69 |
| 3rd | Martin Necas | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 26:48 | 0.28 | 1.54 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Winnipeg Jets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 02:05 | WPG | Kyle Connor | Mark Scheifele | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 11:52 | WPG | Alex Iafallo | Mark Scheifele, Kyle Connor | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 18:44 | COL | Martin Necas | Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar | 5v6 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 19:18 | WPG | Cole Perfetti | — | 5v6 | 1–3 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Winnipeg Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 18 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.46 | 2.00 |
| High-danger shots | 20 | 6 |
| Corsi % | 67.5% | 32.5% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 57.4% | 42.6% |
| Hits | 17 | 20 |
| Blocks | 5 | 24 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 8 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:21 | 0.31 | 1.69 |
| Martin Necas | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 26:48 | 0.28 | 1.54 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25:26 | 0.27 | 1.28 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:54 | 0.01 | 0.68 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:15 | 0.00 | 0.50 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:20 | 0.01 | 0.46 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:20 | 0.43 | 0.43 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:42 | 0.09 | 0.38 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:39 | 0.24 | 0.36 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:35 | 0.59 | 0.32 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:13 | 0.31 | 0.27 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 23:03 | 0.46 | 0.11 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:48 | 0.01 | -0.16 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:26 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:22 | 0.09 | -0.22 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:18 | 0.04 | -0.32 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:06 | 0.05 | -0.33 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:43 | 0.00 | -0.38 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:49 | 0.13 | 1.72 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 19:53 | 0.23 | 1.50 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:56 | 0.36 | 0.60 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:19 | 0.07 | 0.42 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:25 | 0.29 | 0.41 |
| Brad Lambert | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:35 | 0.00 | 0.22 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:33 | 0.01 | 0.13 |
| Elias Salomonsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:53 | 0.02 | 0.12 |
| Isak Rosen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:27 | 0.05 | 0.07 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:01 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Jacob Bryson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:28 | 0.00 | -0.09 |
| Gustav Nyquist | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:53 | 0.07 | -0.13 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:12 | 0.63 | -0.15 |
| Haydn Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:11 | 0.01 | -0.25 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:52 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:36 | 0.06 | -0.45 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:14 | 0.00 | -0.67 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:02 | 0.03 | -0.73 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 16 | 18 | 88.2% | -0.75 | L |
| Connor Hellebuyck | Winnipeg Jets | 28 | 29 | 96.6% | 2.93 | W |
Analysis
The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3–1 on Mar 14, 2026.
Winnipeg Jets generated 2.0 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 3.46 — Colorado Avalanche owned the better of the chances but Winnipeg Jets took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Kyle Connor led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.72 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 28 of 29, worth 2.93 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Winnipeg Jets game?
The Winnipeg Jets beat the Colorado Avalanche 3–1 on Mar 14, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Winnipeg Jets 3, Colorado Avalanche 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Kyle Connor led all skaters at 1.72, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Winnipeg Jets generated 2.0 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 3.46, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 29 shots on goal and Winnipeg Jets put 18. High-danger chances went 20 to 6.
How did the goaltenders play?
Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 16 of 18 (-0.75 goals saved above expected); Connor Hellebuyck stopped 28 of 29 (2.93 goals saved above expected).